Having tried both the cinnamon and the dark chocolate flavors of these bars, I love them both, though personally slightly prefer the chocolate. The nutrient profile is good (170 calories/7g sugar/8g protein) plus packed with magnesium and other nutrients since the bars are just pumpkin seeds plus honey and spices. The texture is pretty soft and chewy, which I prefer to some of the brick-like bars out there. Image attached of the ingredient/nutrient lists for each of the 3 flavors below (source for the images is Health Warrior's website). I will warn that the cinnamon bar has a pretty strong cinnamon/all-spice flavor, so if you're neutral or not big on cinnamon, you might want to go with a different flavor. Definitely recommended!
These are exceptionally good! I recently tried another kind of bar in a "savory" flavor; it seemed like a good change away from too much sweetness. It was very unsatisfactory. Reading the ingredients on these Pumpkin Seed Protein Bars, I was not sure what to expect. They are just perfect. Not the heavy, doughy texture found in some others, nor the crumbly, flimsy, fall-apart kind. These taste like real food. They are substantial in texture and have real flavor. Satisfyingly filling,not messy, and actually interesting to eat. My only hesitation to buying them is the price; however, given their quality and content, and comparing them to alternatives, they are a good buy.
These Pumpkin Seed Dark Chocolate Bars are the third product I have tried by Health Warrior. They are deliciously chewy, only barely sweet with the chocolate, and make a wonderfully healthy snack any time of day. If my children were still small, I would stock my house with these and never let them eat sugar!
I recently tried the chocolate flavor and it was ok, but not spectacular, so this time I decided to give the cinnamon spice flavor a whirl. I just happened to receive them today when I was hungry and in need of a snack, STAT, so I immediately opened them up and gave them a taste test, along with my 3-year old assistant taste tester. Oh my goodness, let me tell you, these are the best snack bars I have had in a long time, if not ever! If you are a fan of cinnamon or "pumpkin spice" flavored things or chai, these are for you. The cinnamon is very, very prominent in these bars and they also have ginger and allspice in them, so they have lots of flavor and a little bit of kick, but not so much that my 3-year old didn't keep asking for more bites. The pumpkin seeds really compliment the spice combination used here and the sweetness is not overwhelming, although I do feel it could be a touch less sweet and still be yummy. The ingredient list on these is short and every ingredient is recognizable, which I like. Even though I just got a box today, I'm already ordering another box of this flavor because I don't want to run out.
If you like pepper, these are for you. I wish they had a few less calories but they are quite satisfying. Only faintly sweet (the honey) - you mostly taste the pumpkin seeds and the pepper. The turmeric is a bonus.
Feature Product
- 8g of plant protein from pumpkin seeds plus simple, recognizable ingredients that you would find in your pantry.
- Gluten free, soy free, dairy free, and Non GMO. Paleo friendly. USDA Certified Organic.
- Just 10g of net carbs with only 6 grams of sugar from one teaspoon of honey.
- Good natural source of phosphorus, manganese, copper, zinc and iron.
- Good source of magnesium for workout recovery.
Description
Health Warrior Pumpkin Seed Bars, Dark Chocolate, 12 Count - 14.8 oz
Bitting into it, it’s very smooth, almost a creamy feel to it but still a nice crunch you would want. As you chew the suprisingly soft bar, you get a pleasant taste of chocolate with a sweet honey undertone. If you want a tasty but light snack in between meals I would recommend you try these.
Tastes like dark chocolate covered pumpkin seeds. My kids happen to like that combo. Needed a bar without nuts for swim meets and these worked out great.
This flavor is FANTASTIC. Such a refreshing departure from the sickly sweet fruit paste bars out there.
Sweet, earthy, and with a little bit of pepper bite. Love the crunchy consistency too!
I really like these! The Dark chocolate flavor is my FAVORITE! I found them at a local grocery store that then discontinued them :( I love the taste - great dark chocolate taste. Something I enjoy like a treat but is good for me especially for me medically due to the magnesium in it from the pumpkin seeds. I will eat these at home and have them in my purse they are so good. Satisfying too!
Cinnamon Spice - very nice. At 180 calories a bar, I could snack on three of these throughout the day during busy meting schedules when no time to eat a regular meal. In fact, this is probably the healthier way to go if looking to drop some weight. Still do a nice organic oatmeal breakfast after morning workout and organic dinner with variety after the workday. These bars definitely have a place in there and are well worth it, and very tasty. They have enough density so it makes you feel like you are actually eating something substantial, not too sweet like a candy bar or other hyped up protein bars - they are healthy and just taste naturally great.
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